Reports Report 5712e (Event 5712-2018)

This report has been linked to the following event: Event 5712-2018
Observer
NameWilliam M
Experience Level3/5
RemarksDriving home from movie and my wife and I were both looking precisely the same direction (watching for deer etc.) and both saw clearly. Looked very close as if over Butler, PA and headed almost straight down (175 degrees)
Location
AddressButler, PA
Latitude40° 48' 2.69'' N (40.8°)
Longitude 79° 49' 27.33'' W (-79.82°)
Elevation382.99m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time2018-12-13 21:56 EST
UT Date & Time2018-12-14 02:56 UT
Duration≈3.5s
Direction
Moving directionFrom up left to down right
Descent Angle172°
Moving
Facing azimuth318.39°
First azimuth311.83°
First elevation65°
Last azimuth320.67°
Last elevation20°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude-19
ColorRed, White
Concurrent Sound
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Delayed Sound
ObservationUnknown
Remarks-
Persistent train
ObservationNo
Duration-
Length-
Remarks-
Terminal flash
ObservationYes
RemarksBright white large light like nearby commercial plane or helicopter then very brief red flash at final instant
Fragmentation
ObservationNo
Remarks-